Pan-STARRRS Status and Geo Observations Results

Bolden, Mark; Sydney, Paul; Kervin, Paul

Pan-STARRRS Status and Geo Observations Results

Active / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA550685 |

Abstract:

Pan-STARRS, Panoramic Survey Telescope And Rapid Response System, is an astronomical telescope developed through a cooperative agreement between University of HawaiiInstitute for Astronomy and the Air Force Research Laboratory which utilizes MITLL-developed orthogonal transfer arrays. While its primary mission is investigating astronomical transient phenomena, 5 of the telescope time is allocated for AFRL Geo Research. The combination of its high sensitivity 21st Magnitude, wide field of view 7 square degrees, and high metric accuracy 1arcsec, provides AFRL a unique capability to assess the Faint Geo Population. In its survey mode, many of the faint objects are detected as they streak across the focal plane. For a significant portion of these objects, the streak will not be entirely detected due to gaps, masking, and low signal levels. This talk will discuss the various methodologies for computing detection magnitudes in these scenarios and present observation results.

Author(s):

Bolden, Mark ; Sydney, Paul ; Kervin, Paul

Author Organization(s):

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB KIHEI MAUI HI DETACHMENT 15

Descriptive Note:

Conference paper

Supplementary Note:

Presented at AMOS, Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, 12-16 Sep 2011, Maui, HI.

Pagination:

0008

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Monitor Series:

AFRL/DET-15

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships

Modernization Areas:

Space

Communities of Interest:

Space

Descriptor(s):

*DETECTION, *EARTH ORBITS, *SPACE OBJECTS, CALIBRATION, CHARGE COUPLED DEVICES, MOTION DETECTORS, PANORAMIC EQUIPMENT, SYMPOSIA, TELESCOPES

Field(s)/Group(s):

Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Unmanned Spacecraft, Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry

Keyword(s):

ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPES, SPACE DEBRIS, ORTHOGONAL TRANSFER ARRAYS, STREAK DETECTION

Report Date:

2011 Sep 01

Creation Date:

2011 Nov 14